Banta Elementary
22345 El Rancho Road, Tracy, CA 95304-9413
Summary
Banta Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 19th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 27.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 13.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 27.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 13.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,381/1,734 (20th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,446/1,735 (17th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 202 |
| Low-Income Students | 127 (62.9%) |
| English Learners | 61 (30.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.4 points from last year and rose 10.3 points over the full period. Math rose 1.7 points from last year and rose 2.2 points over the full period.
•Math +2.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 11.1% to 42.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,381 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 0.7 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 33.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 27% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 14% to 14%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 5.5% to 21.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,446 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 5.6 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 18.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Banta Elementary compare within the district?
Banta Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 5 K–8 schools in Banta Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Banta Elementary rank in California?
Banta Elementary ranks No. 1,381 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,446 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Banta Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 5 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 28.0% meet the reading standard and 14.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Banta Elementary compare with other schools in Tracy?
Banta Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 11 K–8 schools in Tracy with 2026 results.
Explore schools in TracyHow does Banta Elementary compare with other schools in San Joaquin County?
Banta Elementary is No. 59 in reading and No. 80 in math proficiency among the 102 K–8 schools in San Joaquin County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Joaquin CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Banta ElementaryThis school | 13.9% | 27.9% |
| Banta Charter | 14.9% | 27.7% |
| EPIC Academy | 67.7% | 73.8% |
